Leitrim County Council Comhairle Chontae Liatroma | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Paddy O'Rourke, FF | |
Structure | |
Seats | 18 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Meeting place | |
Áras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon | |
Website | |
leitrimcoco |
Leitrim County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Liatroma) is the local authority of County Leitrim, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 18 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Joseph Gilhooly.[1][2] The county town is Carrick-on-Shannon.